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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,844.60, 13,266.90 and 8,455.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,844.60, 13,266.90 and 8,455.80 is: 12,683.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,844.60 : 13,266.90 = 8,455.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,844.60/13,266.90 = 8,455.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,844.60x = 13,266.90 × 8,455.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,844.60x = 112,182,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,182,253.02/8,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,683.70

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